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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Exp Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Exp Zero looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Avro Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Exp Zero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero blocks a head kick by Lancaster.
Zero looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lancaster drives through with a takedown into Zero's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lancaster pushing down on Zero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lancaster is trying to work for a kimura but Zero is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lancaster in particular looking to stall.
Lancaster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zero is looking to improve his position.
Lancaster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster trying to mount his opponent but Zero defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Avro Lancaster wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lancaster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lancaster showed some decent athleticism there.
Lancaster is looking for a kimura here.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but Zero defending well.
Zero has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lancaster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zero tries to get to full guard but Lancaster has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lancaster in particular looking to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Avro Lancaster wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Lancaster's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Avro Lancaster wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lancaster.
Lancaster is trying to get an arm triangle but Zero is defending well.
We've been informed that Zero has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lancaster has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Zero!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster controlling his opponent.
Lancaster throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Zero has his hands clasped together but Lancaster breaks the hold and Zero is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lancaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Avro Lancaster!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phan Benjawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnie Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjawan comes to the cage accompanied by It Comes and It Goes. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Arnie Thomson enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Phan Benjawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnie Thomson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjawan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Benjawan throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Benjawan.
Benjawan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benjawan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benjawan lands a big head kick that sends Thomson tumbling to the mat! Benjawan takes a step backwards and waves Thomson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thomson is rocked!
It looks like Arnie Thomson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benjawan scores with a head kick.
Thomson is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjawan finish him?
Benjawan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benjawan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Benjawan Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Thomson is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phan Benjawan!
Phan Benjawan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jakobe Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malcolm Blackwood has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jakobe Myers's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakobe Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Blackwood!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackwood circles away.
Blackwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Myers. Those never looked like landing.
Blackwood stuffs the takedown.
Blackwood throws a hook but Myers blocks it.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Blackwood moved out of range nicely.
Myers closes the distance and pushes Blackwood back into the cage.
Myers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Myers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Myers is working for a kimura but Blackwood is defending it quite comfortably.
Blackwood is controlling Myers's trapped leg to prevent Myers from advancing to side control.
Blackwood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Myers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers trying to control from half guard but Blackwood is working away.
Blackwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Myers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Myers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackwood's head.
Blackwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myers is working away from the top position though.
Myers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blackwood preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Myers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Myers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blackwood wants to get back to his feet.
Blackwood keeping hold of Myers's head, controlling as best he can.
Myers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood controlling the position for now.
Blackwood gets full guard.
Blackwood keeping moving, preventing Myers from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwood is looking to stand up but Myers isn't so interested in that idea.
Blackwood looks winded!
Blackwood controlling the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myers throws a big elbow that misses.
Myers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blackwood trying to control the position.
Myers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blackwood pulls Myers in close to prevent any damage.
Blackwood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Myers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blackwood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Myers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Myers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Myers looking to pass the guard.
Myers is in close to Blackwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Myers trying to control but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
Myers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Myers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Myers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blackwood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackwood, not yet.
Myers scoring with some ground and pound.
Myers trying to control but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
Blackwood is looking to stand up but Myers isn't so interested in that idea.
Blackwood trying to keep a closed guard but Myers is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Myers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Myers is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackwood has wrist control.
Myers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Myers lands a couple of digs.
Blackwood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Myers is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobe Myers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Myers closes the distance and pushes Blackwood back into the cage.
Myers is stalling here.
Blackwood is pressed up against the cage. Myers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackwood down to the mat. Blackwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Myers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Myers has clasped his hands together around Blackwood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blackwood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Myers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackwood keeps working.
Myers misses with the ground and pound.
Myers is chipping away with strikes.
Myers working away.
Blackwood sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackwood is trying to stand.
Blackwood is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Myers lands strikes from half guard.
Myers trying to control from half guard but Blackwood is working away.
Blackwood tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blackwood is looking to control Myers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blackwood avoid being mounted?
Blackwood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Myers working Blackwood over with strikes.
Blackwood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Myers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blackwood punching from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackwood is doing well to control the position and prevent Myers from advancing to side control.
Myers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Myers trying to control from half guard but Blackwood is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Myers is keen to just control but Blackwood is a slippery customer.
Blackwood is trying to control but can't.
Myers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blackwood is not content to let Myers control the position.
Myers throwing shots but Blackwood is blocking nicely.
Myers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blackwood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Myers is nestled in close to Blackwood, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blackwood is pressing down on Myers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackwood is looking to stand up but Myers isn't so interested in that idea.
Jakobe Myers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blackwood has momentary wrist control but Myers slips an elbow through the middle.
Myers trying to control but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
Blackwood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blackwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Myers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Myers connects with a couple of short punches.
Blackwood keeping moving, preventing Myers from controlling successfully.
Myers stopping the sweep attempt from Blackwood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers wants to control from the top but Blackwood keeps moving.
Myers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Myers trying to control but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
Myers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blackwood is keeping the position for now.
Myers wants to control from the top but Blackwood keeps moving.
Myers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Myers wants to control from the top but Blackwood keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackwood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jakobe Myers just wasn't active enough.
Myers misses with a takedown attempt - Blackwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobe Myers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Myers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Myers is in Blackwood's guard.
Myers lands a couple of digs.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myers working some strikes from top position.
Myers trying to control but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
Myers landing some decent shots from guard.
Myers is working Blackwood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Myers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackwood controlling the position.
Blackwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Myers stops Blackwood from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers trying to control but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
Myers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Myers wants to control from the top but Blackwood keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jakobe Myers just wasn't active enough.
Blackwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Myers.
Blackwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myers has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to score a body lock takedown but Blackwood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blackwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blackwood misses with an elbow strike.
Blackwood misses with some punches.
Myers wants to take the fight to the mat but Blackwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakobe Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackwood has Myers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Myers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blackwood tries a body shot but Myers blocks it.
Myers blocks an uppercut.
Blackwood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Myers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blackwood working a defensive guard here.
Blackwood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Myers is fighting to break Blackwood's control of his arms but Blackwood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blackwood keeping full guard, as Myers tries to pass.
Myers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Myers working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blackwood is on top in guard.
Myers wants to stand but Blackwood is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Myers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blackwood is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackwood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackwood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Myers is not content to let Blackwood control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackwood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers wants to get back to his feet.
Malcolm Blackwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Myers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakobe Myers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Myers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakobe Myers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Whitey The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bratt The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bratt The Lion struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Whitey The !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bratt The Lion!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The goes for a double leg but The Lion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Lion continues to drive forward.
The Lion looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Lion.
The Lion blocks a body shot from The .
The Lion lands a nice knee to the body.
The is trying to push The Lion away but The Lion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The wants to stall.
The tries to score a body lock takedown but The Lion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Lion has him pressed against the cage.
The Lion told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
The Lion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Lion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The wants to pass the guard but The Lion is keeping the position.
The Lion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The trying to control but The Lion is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The is working hard here to advance position.
The stands and steps away. The Lion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The moves into the clinch successfully.
The Lion should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The is trying to push The Lion away but The Lion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Lion connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The has had enough of the clinch but The Lion keeps him there for the moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Lion walks away with a smile on his face. The gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whitey The . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Lion as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The shoots in for a double leg but The Lion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The shoots in looking for a takedown but The Lion manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by The 's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Lion circles away.
The clinches with his opponent.
The is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Lion to keep the fight standing.
The Lion lands a nice elbow.
The Lion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The 's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Lion.
The Lion manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The shoots in for a takedown but The Lion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for The Lion with that takedown attempt.
The misses with a takedown attempt - The Lion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Lion has The up against the cage in a clinch.
The tries to pull guard but The Lion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The is looking for a takedown.
The Lion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitey The dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The closes the distance and clinches.
The Lion landing knees to the head.
The takes an elbow to the temple.
The goes for a takedown attempt but The Lion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The pushes The Lion up against the cage in a clinch.
The Lion is breathing heavily.
The Lion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Lion fails to pull guard.
The Lion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics The uses from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Lion keeping moving, preventing The from controlling successfully.
The decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Lion, up you get!
The moves into range and clinches up with The Lion.
The goes for a takedown attempt but The Lion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whitey The . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The looking for a takedown.
The Lion tries to pull guard but The forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Lion tries for a takedown but The manages to get underhooks.
The drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Lion pulls his leg out and moves away.
The tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Lion sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The somewhat.
The shoots for a double leg takedown but The Lion sprawls well. He's pushed The 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Lion was well out of range. Poor timing from The .
The Lion stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The .
Nice sprawl there from The as The Lion shoots in.
The tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Lion defends well and The ends up having to push The Lion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Lion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Lion takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Lion stuffs the takedown attempt from The . The gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The throws an off balance right hand
and The Lion counters with a nice leg kick.
The throws a right and a left that The Lion avoids nicely.
The misses with a takedown attempt - The Lion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Lion as he jumps to the side.
The fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Lion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Lion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitey The is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Lion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Whitey The dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The forces The Lion back against the cage and clinches.
The Lion scores with a shoulder strike.
The wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on The 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The wants to break the clinch but can't.
The tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Lion smiles and moves away.
The takes the fight into the clinch.
The Lion drops down looking for an ankle pick but The pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The darts in looking for a takedown but The Lion gets double underhooks and turns The into the cage.
The Lion is trying to break the clinch but The is controlling him.
The Lion is trying to pull guard but The has him pressed against the cage.
The is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Whitey The . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The wants a takedown but no success here.
The working hard to break the clinch.
The is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Lion pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The tries to score a body lock takedown but The Lion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The tries to score a body lock takedown but The Lion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Lion pulls guard.
The Lion working a defensive guard here.
The stands and steps away. The Lion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Lion shoots in looking for a takedown. The tries to sprawl out of it but The Lion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Lion tries to clinch up but The circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The looks for a takedown but The Lion sprawls well.
The tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Lion defends well and The ends up having to push The Lion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Lion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The scores with a one two! The Lion had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Lion pushes The up against the cage in a clinch.
The drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Lion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by The or perhaps it was just good defense by The Lion which made him look bad.
The Lion lands with a kick to the ribs.
The shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Lion as he jumps to the side.
The Lion instigates a clinch.
The can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bratt The Lion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitey The is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Lion gets underhooks to prevent The 's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Whitey The .
Well The has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whitey The !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses has chosen Prophet (Better Watch It) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Buzz Jigster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Moses!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jigster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moses counters with a left and a right that stings Jigster.
Jigster stuffs the takedown.
Jigster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jigster wants to advance to full mount but Moses doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jigster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moses preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moses not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jigster stops Moses from standing up.
Jigster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moses's head.
Jigster trying to control the position from guard on top but Moses is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jigster slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moses is staying active underneath Jigster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jigster looks to land a strike but Moses avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jigster gets to his feet. Moses looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jigster.
Jigster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jigster misses with the ground and pound.
Jigster working the body and head with strikes.
Jigster creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moses sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses is not content to let Jigster control the position.
Jigster tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jigster lands a decent elbow from side control.
Moses is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jigster advances to mount.
Jigster looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jigster landing strikes from the mount and Moses is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Jigster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigster is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jigster with shots to the head and body - Moses looks very uncomfortable down there.
Moses wants to control but Jigster is having none of it.
Jigster working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Moses looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jigster! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buzz Jigster!
Buzz Jigster bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roni Dealy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roni Dealy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn clinches.
Blackburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dealy is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn slows down the pace here.
Dealy is trying to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling him.
Blackburn is pushing Dealy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blackburn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dealy can't fight it off and eventually Blackburn manages to take the fight to the floor. Dealy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blackburn drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Blackburn seems to have locked his on tight now - Dealy screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Blackburn, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Charles Blackburn!
A less than humble Charles Blackburn misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Inamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlo Froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoko Inamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlo Froch!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Froch counters with a stiff right hand.
Froch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Inamoto doesn't seem bothered though.
Inamoto tries for a takedown but Froch circles away easily
and Inamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Froch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Inamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Froch counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoko Inamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Froch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inamoto thinking.
Froch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Froch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Froch.
Froch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Inamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Froch counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inamoto fails with the takedown
and Froch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inamoto takes one to the chin there.
Froch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Froch misses with a series of wild punches.
Inamoto misses with a takedown
and Inamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Inamoto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carlo Froch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Froch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Froch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carlo Froch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inamoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Inamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Froch counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Froch. Those never looked like landing.
Froch lands a really nice looking cross but Inamoto seems unphased.
Froch is working the combinations to good effect here.
Froch punishes Inamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Inamoto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Froch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inamoto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Froch counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Froch, as that shot connected.
Inamoto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A decent looking cross lands there for Froch.
Froch scores with a hook.
Froch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Inamoto walks into a jab.
Froch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Inamoto tries for a takedown but Froch circles away easily
and Froch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Froch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab lands there for Froch.
Froch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Froch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Froch swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch works Inamoto's body with a nice hook.
Inamoto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Froch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Inamoto with a poor takedown
and Froch counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Froch coming out on top.
Froch lands a nice looking body shot.
Inamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Froch scores with a three punch combo!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Inamoto. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A punch combination from Froch misses.
Froch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice jab there from Froch.
Froch lands a jab to Inamoto's midsection.
Inamoto shoots and misses
and Froch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Froch.
Froch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Inamoto has time to react.
Froch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Inamoto. Inamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Froch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Froch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Froch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Inamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Froch counters with a two punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Froch as he connects with a hook.
Inamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Froch lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Froch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inamoto's head.
Inamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Froch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Froch jabs Inamoto right on the nose. Inamoto blinks but takes it well.
Inamoto misses with a takedown
and Froch counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Froch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Froch connects with a nice looking jab.
Froch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Inamoto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Inamoto fails with the takedown
and Froch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Inamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inamoto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Froch lands a jab to Inamoto's midsection.
Inamoto fails with the takedown
and Froch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Froch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Inamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Inamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Inamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoko Inamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Froch does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inamoto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Froch counters with a straight right hand.
Carlo Froch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Froch connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Froch.
Inamoto fails with the takedown
and Froch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Froch tries to bum rush Inamoto with a series of wild strikes but Inamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Froch lands a nice hook to Inamoto's body. Inamoto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Froch throws a series of punches but Inamoto avoids them all with ease.
Froch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Froch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Inamoto is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Froch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Froch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Inamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Froch counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Froch, as that shot connected.
Froch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Froch cracks Inamoto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Inamoto fails with the takedown
and Froch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Froch throws a series of strikes that have Inamoto backpedaling.
Froch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, jab by Froch - just one landing.
Froch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inamoto with a poor takedown
and Froch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inamoto thinking.
Froch cracks Inamoto with a good jab.
Froch connects with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Froch.
Inamoto is rocked!
A nice combination there by Froch.
Oh Inamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch works the jab nicely.
Froch swinging wildly here.
Inamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
A lazy left from Froch finds it's target.
Inamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Froch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Inamoto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Froch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Inamoto with a poor takedown
letting Froch counter with a right hand.
Inamoto fails with the takedown
and Froch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inamoto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Froch digs a good body shot into Inamoto's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Froch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Froch misses with a wild combination.
Inamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Froch to score with a decent uppercut.
Froch lands a nice shot to the body.
Froch lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Froch scores with a decent looking hook.
Froch misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Froch - just one landing.
Froch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Inamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carlo Froch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Froch with a jab.
Inamoto tries for a takedown but Froch circles away easily
and Froch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Froch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Froch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Inamoto misses with a takedown
and Froch counters with a three punch combo that has Inamoto backing up. Inamoto nods at Froch to acknowledge the strikes.
Inamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Inamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Inamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Froch lands a really nice looking cross but Inamoto seems unphased.
A shot to the liver by Froch. Beautiful body shot.
Froch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Inamoto has time to react.
Inamoto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Inamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Froch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoko Inamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froch scores with a nice strike.
Inamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Froch counters with a left and a right that stings Inamoto.
Froch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inamoto fails with the takedown
and Froch counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inamoto shoots and misses
and Froch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Froch throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Inamoto stumbling backwards into the cage! Inamoto bounces back off the cage towards Froch, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Froch lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Froch celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlo Froch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Jigster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jigster misses with a series of wild punches.
Jigster misses with a double jab.
Blanco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jigster counters with a straight right hand.
Jigster tries for a takedown but Blanco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blanco takes a swing at Jigster's ribcage but misses.
Jigster with a hook.
Ron Jigster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jigster throws a nice looking combination but Blanco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blanco gets tackled into the cage by Jigster. Jigster maintains the clinch.
Jigster blocking some punches.
Jigster wants to break free but Blanco has control.
Blanco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Jigster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jigster blocking some punches.
Blanco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jigster backwards.
Blanco scores with a shot to the side of Jigster's head.
Jigster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jigster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jigster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jigster tries to work over Blanco's front leg with a kick but Blanco checks it.
Oooooh!!! Blanco has knocked Jigster down with a huge combo! Blanco steps away and waves a wobbly Jigster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jigster is rocked!
It looks like Ron Jigster has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Jigster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jigster is breathing heavily.
Blanco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanco lands a slapping body shot.
Blanco knocks out Jigster with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Blanco before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Blanco picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Blanco!
An out of breath Roberto Blanco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ron Jigster was interviewed post fight and said 'stay classy'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minion Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fichten Klatscher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minion Jigster had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Minion Jigster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fichten Klatscher!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klatscher slaps away a takedown attempt from Jigster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klatscher goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jigster wants to clinch up but Klatscher keeps it at a distance.
Jigster tries for a takedown but Klatscher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klatscher throws a quick inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Klatscher!
A nice inside leg kick there by Klatscher. That's going to slow Jigster down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klatscher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klatscher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jigster is defended easily by Klatscher.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minion Jigster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jigster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klatscher tries to avoid it but Jigster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klatscher to the ground. Klatscher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from Klatscher.
Jigster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Klatscher!
Jigster is breathing heavily.
Klatscher uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jigster has time to react.
Klatscher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jigster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klatscher scores with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Klatscher.
Klatscher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jigster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jigster on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Klatscher. Klatscher obviously looking to wear him down.
Klatscher circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Jigster drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Klatscher follows Jigster to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fichten Klatscher!
Minion Jigster spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back better I promise'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Longbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longbottom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jedi Mind Tricks - Heavy Metal Kings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jim Longbottom has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Longbottom!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbottom shoots in but no luck this time.
Grey clinches up with Longbottom and pushes him back against the cage.
Longbottom drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jim Longbottom has been cut.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Grey.
Grey controlling the action here for a moment.
Longbottom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Earl Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Longbottom.
Grey has Longbottom pushed against the cage.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Longbottom shrugs off.
Longbottom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Longbottom can turn it around.
Longbottom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Longbottom shrugs off.
That has opened up Jim Longbottom's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbottom is trying to pull guard but Grey has him pressed against the cage.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Longbottom takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Grey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Grey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grey lands an elbow just above Longbottom 's eye.
The cut above Jim Longbottom's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Grey lands an elbow that stopped Longbottom in his tracks for a moment.
Grey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jim Longbottom's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Longbottom shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jim Longbottom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earl Grey!
Earl Grey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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